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Text, Folio 76 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 76 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1488

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Text, Folio 76 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1488 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1488 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This page is packed with tiny red and black letters arranged in neat rows. The text looks like a mix of long words and short lines, filling almost every inch. In the center is a bright red circle, standing out against the faded background. The script is written in a careful, uniform style, with some words highlighted in red. This kind of careful writing was often used for important texts in its time. If you like this kind of detailed writing, check out the Renaissance movement.

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